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Will Senator Grassley Insist On Reducing Military Spending?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by bfiaedflaherty

Address our Fiscal Crises—Reduce Military Spending Another government shut-down and debt ceiling crisis are on the horizon. Senator Grassley is a member of the conference committee charged with submitting formal budget recommendations by December 13. Senator Grassley knows, as does … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day Event To Remember Veterans and Civilians

Posted on November 8, 2013 by bfiaedflaherty

Armistice Day is a day to promote peace and to remember the victims of war, both veterans and civilians. Veterans For Peace Chapter #161 is sponsoring an Armistice Day Observance to be held on Monday, November 11th at the Clinton … Continue reading →

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Now Is The Time To Reduce Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Posted on October 3, 2013 by bfiaedflaherty

The turnover and ultimate destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons will be a step closer to a peaceful world.  The process is fraught with uncertainties, but it’s extremely helpful that the U.S. people have rejected military intervention.  Getting rid of Syria’s … Continue reading →

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“Ground The Drones” Walk Through Iowa

Posted on June 7, 2013 by bfiaedflaherty

There’s going to be a “Ground the Drones” walk thru E. Iowa beginning June 10th. Below is information on the effort, in particular on activities in the Johnson Co. area on June 14-15th. If you are already convinced that our … Continue reading →

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Iowa: Field Of Drones?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by bfiaedflaherty

The AP article in the Iowa City Press-Citizen on Saturday, March 30th, “Drones Fall in Cross Hairs Amid Privacy Concerns,” addresses the issues surrounding domestic use of drones. It contrasts domestic drones with “the killing machines whose missiles incinerate terrorists … Continue reading →

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Iowa City Event: Perspectives On Drone Warfare

Posted on January 14, 2013 by bfiaedflaherty

Perspectives on Drone Warfare: Pakistan & Afghanistan Wed, Jan. 23rd, 7 PM, St Mary’s Church Social Hall, 302 E. Jefferson St Iowa City  (access involves steps) sponsored by Veterans for Peace Chapter #161 Featuring Leah Bolger, National President of Veterans … Continue reading →

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Fundraiser In Iowa City Today For Veterans For Peace

Posted on December 3, 2012 by bfiaedflaherty

If you live in or near Iowa City, and you’re eating out on Monday, December 3rd, consider Thai Flavors. The restaurant will be donating a percentage of all proceeds that day to Veterans For Peace Chapter #161. VFP members will … Continue reading →

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Rethink Afghanistan: Windows & Mirrors

Posted on September 26, 2012 by bfiaedflaherty

by Ed Flaherty October 7th will mark the beginning of the 12th year of our war in Afghanistan. Some call it the forgotten war. Many of us haven’t thought about it in a long time. I suggest it’s time to … Continue reading →

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Tell Senators Harkin And Grassley To Vote No On Pentagon Spending Bill

Posted on August 9, 2012 by bfiaedflaherty

The House of Representatives approved HR 5856 on July 19th, appropriating $606 billion for the Pentagon. This includes $88 billion for our 11-year war in Afghanistan, but does not include other war-related expenses, like VA services for 400,000 PTSD-afflicted veterans … Continue reading →

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On Anniversary of Tonkin Gulf Resolution Let’s Say No To War With Iran

Posted on August 7, 2012 by bfiaedflaherty

On August 7, 1964, the US Senate voted 88-2 to approve the Tonkin Gulf Resolution, which was then used as the legal justification for the Vietnam War. Two senators, Morse & Gruening, had the courage to say no. They should … Continue reading →

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